World Refugee Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the plight of refugees and to recognize their courage and resilience in overcoming adversity.
International Day of Yoga: This day is celebrated to promote the practice of yoga, an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India.
World Productivity Day: This day is dedicated to promoting and celebrating productivity in all aspects of life, including work, personal growth, and development.
World Crocodile Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of crocodiles in the ecosystem and their conservation.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: This day is observed to raise awareness about the impact of sexual violence on conflict-affected populations and to demand accountability for perpetrators.
451 AD: The Battle of Chalons takes place in northeastern France between the forces of the Roman Empire and the Huns led by Attila. It is considered one of the largest and bloodiest battles in the history of the ancient world.
1782: The U.S. Congress approves the Great Seal of the United States, which includes the bald eagle as the national bird and the Latin motto “E pluribus unum” (“Out of many, one”).
1837: Queen Victoria ascends to the British throne after the death of her uncle, King William IV.
1863: West Virginia becomes the 35th state of the United States.
1948: The Deutsche Mark is introduced in West Germany to replace the old Reichsmark currency, which had been severely devalued after World War II.
1975: The film “Jaws,” directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel by Peter Benchley, is released in the United States. The movie becomes a huge box-office success and is considered a classic of the horror genre.
2003: The European Space Agency launches the Mars Express spacecraft, which successfully reaches the planet Mars later that year.
